Description
Sumptuous peach cobbler cheesecake marries Southern comfort with creamy indulgence, blending rustic charm and elegant dessert innovation. Spiced crumble and silky cream layers promise delightful complexity that will enchant dessert enthusiasts seeking a memorable sweet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Fruit:
- 4 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1/2 cup peach preserves
Cheesecake Base:
- 24 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Crust and Topping:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar to create a smooth, cohesive crust mixture. Press firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the prepared pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend cream cheese and granulated sugar until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition. Fold in sour cream and vanilla extract until the mixture is uniform and silky.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust, creating an even layer.
- For the crumble topping, mix flour, cinnamon, and cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse, irregular crumbs.
- Arrange fresh peach slices in an artful pattern across the top of the cheesecake.
- Drizzle peach preserves evenly over the sliced peaches.
- Sprinkle the prepared crumble topping generously over the peaches and preserves.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is just slightly jiggly and the edges are set.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 2 hours.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight to ensure proper setting and enhanced flavor development.
- Before serving, gently release the springform pan and slice into elegant wedges.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to achieve a smoother, lump-free batter and ensure easy mixing.
- Prevent cracking by avoiding overmixing and using a water bath during baking, which creates a more humid environment for even cooking.
- Customize the recipe by substituting gluten-free graham crackers for a celiac-friendly version or using alternative sweeteners like monk fruit for a lower-sugar option.
- Enhance flavor depth by adding a pinch of nutmeg to the crumble topping or incorporating almond extract alongside vanilla for a more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 404
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg